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Prominent political figures involved in cabinet violence, claims government official
Egypt
December 19, 2011
Prominent political figures involved in cabinet violence, claims government official
An unnamed government official has accused several prominent political figures of being involved in recent acts of violence, including those…
Female protesters systematically targeted, say rights watchdogs
Egypt
December 18, 2011
Female protesters systematically targeted, say rights watchdogs
Local human rights watchdogs on Sunday accused the Egyptian military of systematically targeting female political activists, and demanded that Egypt’s…
Police crack down on outlaws, arrest 356
Egypt
December 15, 2011
Police crack down on outlaws, arrest 356
Police are continuing its crackdown on criminals in order to restore order to the streets throughout Egypt's governorates. They arrested…
Ministry: Officer who refused to shoot protesters didn’t work for security forces
Egypt
December 12, 2011
Ministry: Officer who refused to shoot protesters didn’t work for security forces
An officer who allegedly refused to shoot at protesters during downtown clashes in late November hadn't worked for Central Security…
Fugitives and outlaws arrested in security crack down
Egypt
December 11, 2011
Fugitives and outlaws arrested in security crack down
The police on Sunday launched a security campaign in the streets of Cairo and other governorates. The campaign resulted in…
Egypt’s ‘most dangerous outlaw’ surrounded, say police
Egypt
December 5, 2011
Egypt’s ‘most dangerous outlaw’ surrounded, say police
Yasser al-Hambouly, who police describe as being one of the most dangerous outlaws in Egypt, was shot and wounded in…
Alleged Tahrir ‘eye sniper’ detained for 15 more days
Egypt
December 4, 2011
Alleged Tahrir ‘eye sniper’ detained for 15 more days
The police officer charged with intentionally targeting protesters’ eyes during clashes that erupted two weeks ago near Tahrir Square has…
Authorities to release man charged with defaming military, rights group says
Egypt
November 30, 2011
Authorities to release man charged with defaming military, rights group says
Egyptian authorities will likely release Nasary Hassan, who was detained in March on charges of defaming the military, the Arabic…
US says no evidence Egypt misused tear gas, rights group files complaint
Egypt
November 30, 2011
US says no evidence Egypt misused tear gas, rights group files complaint
US State Department spokesperson Mark Toner defended on Tuesday the shipment of tear gas to the Egyptian government. Toner told…
Ruling in favor of police: Armed attack warrants self-defense
Egypt
November 29, 2011
Ruling in favor of police: Armed attack warrants self-defense
Security personnel have the right to defend themselves against attacks on police stations, which is considered a public institution, said…